Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2018 12:19:32 -0800
Reply-To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Oil Pressure Gauge Kit
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I don't know where you folks live and drive these things. The manufacturer
says the oil is not recommended at ambient temperatures below 10 F. So, it
would not work for me, in Spokane, WA in winter, since it regularly gets
colder than that December - January, and occasionally in February or even
March.
On Wed, Mar 7, 2018 at 9:13 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
wrote:
> The stock sender measures pressure at the center main bearing, which gives
> you the most accurate overall view of the condition of the engine. Pressure
> will be higher at the filter, which is first thing in the flow of the oil
> from the pump, and the lowest at the front main bearing, which is at the
> end of the flow path. Oil pressure is lost along the crankshaft, and drops
> with wear.
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> What you want the gauge for is to monitor trends in oil pressure over time
> and mileage, not just the “pressure of the day.”
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> Are you running the Red Line full synthetic 10w-60 oil GW now recommends?
> http://www.gowesty.com/product/lubricants/24697/red-
> line-synthetic-motor-oil---1-qt-10w60-?v=. I will be switching to it for
> both my Subaru conversion and my son’s ’87 Westy this spring. If not,
> check your pressure before and after switching.
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> Stuart
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> From: Ryan Perry [mailto:rjdperry@gmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 3:09 AM
> To: stuartmacm@gmail.com
> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> Subject: Re: Oil Pressure Gauge Kit
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> Thanks for the info. Issue is not the light coming, it's seems it doesn't
> come on at startup sometimes for the check. That drives me crazy.
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> Engine pressure is fine, I have no doubt about that really (well mostly,
> hence wanting a gauge) this is for peace of mind. It only has 2k miles
> since a meticulous install and quite a few component upgrades including the
> 30mm oil pump. Also, I live in WNC so no crazy grades, elevation or long
> hauls for camping - it's all in my backyard.
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> I figured if diving into that ssue I should go ahead and work on a better
> solution.
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> What I do like about Ken's kit is it looks pretty easy to install, gauge
> is top notch and of course reputation for his work.
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> What I am concerned about is adding complexity to an area not associated
> with measurement. That is, the other between rockers takes the stock
> location and adds to it. That makes sense to keep packaged like that to me,
> regardless of the effort.
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> I do wonder in terms of location is one or the other a better location to
> gauge the entire engine pressure? Meaning rocker vs filter location? Or
> better yet, is one of the locations a known point of low pressure?
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> Also, is 10psi pretty standard for the low end on a gauge?
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> Thanks y'all! Do appreciate the help!
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